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Billy Strayhorn Quotations

Billy Strayhorn

Pianist
William Thomas "Billy" Strayhornwas an American jazz composer, pianist, lyricist, and arranger, best known for his successful collaboration with bandleader and composer Duke Ellington, lasting nearly three decades. His compositions include "Take the 'A' Train", "Chelsea Bridge", "A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing", and "Lush Life"... (wikipedia)
- Born in Dayton, OH
- Died On 5/31/1967

Littles Quotes

My grandmother played the piano, and I used to toddle over there and pick out little things that sounded good to me.
Letters Quotes

A Train was born without any effort - if was like writing a letter to a friend.
Want Something Quotes

If you want something hard enough, it just gets done.
Lush Quotes

I'll live a lush life in some small dive.
Falling In Love Quotes

I think everything should happen at halfway to dawn. That's when all the heads of government should meet. I think everybody would fall in love.
Men Quotes

I'm not fit company for man or beast.
Writing Quotes

In order to play and write, it's unique - you either do one or the other.
Subjects Quotes

Love or not, I wouldn't subject a wife to the road. It's punishment.
Romance Quotes

Romance is mush, stifling those who strive.
Jazz Quotes

All music is beautiful.

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